Fuel prices across Kenya are set to rise after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced new retail rates for the period running from 15 April to 14 May 2026, with super petrol and diesel recording sharp increases while kerosene remains unchanged.
Under the new review, super petrol has increased by Sh28.69 per litre and diesel by Sh40.30 per litre, reflecting higher international market pressures that continue to affect the cost of imported fuel. EPRA said the changes are linked to rising global oil prices and adjustments in landed costs during the review period.
The regulator noted that fuel prices will continue to differ across towns due to transport and distribution costs, with coastal towns generally recording lower prices while inland and northern regions face higher pump rates.
In Mombasa, super petrol is priced at Sh203.56, diesel at Sh203.69, and kerosene at Sh149.49, reflecting its role as the main entry point for imported fuel and lower distribution costs from the port.
In Nairobi, which serves as the main distribution hub, super petrol is retailing at Sh206.84, diesel at Sh206.97, and kerosene at Sh152.78. EPRA said the prices reflect storage and redistribution costs to other parts of the country.
In Nakuru, super petrol is priced at Sh206.25, diesel at Sh206.03, and kerosene at Sh152.21. Eldoret records slightly higher rates, with super petrol at Sh207.07, diesel at Sh206.85, and kerosene at Sh153.03, showing variations along the Rift Valley transport corridor.
In Machakos, super petrol is priced at Sh206.89, diesel at Sh207.01, and kerosene at Sh152.81. Nyeri records higher inland costs, with super petrol at Sh208.85, diesel at Sh208.98, and kerosene at Sh154.78, reflecting longer transport distances from supply depots.
In Lamu, super petrol is priced at Sh208.91, diesel at Sh209.02, and kerosene at Sh154.84, slightly higher than Mombasa due to additional island and transport logistics.
Northern Kenya continues to record the highest fuel prices. In Lodwar, super petrol is Sh213.93, diesel Sh213.72, and kerosene Sh159.90, driven by the cost of transporting fuel to remote and arid areas.
In Garissa, super petrol is Sh213.68, diesel Sh213.80, and kerosene Sh159.61, while Wajir records some of the highest prices in the country, with super petrol at Sh222.49, diesel at Sh222.62, and kerosene at Sh168.43 due to long-distance haulage and limited supply routes.
Other arid and semi-arid regions also reflect elevated pricing patterns linked to distribution challenges and distance from import terminals.
EPRA said the changes are also influenced by sharp movements in international landed costs, with super petrol increasing by 41.53%, diesel by 68.72%, and kerosene by 105.15% over the review period.
At the same time, the regulator noted that Value Added Tax on petroleum products has been reduced from 16% to 13% as part of government efforts to cushion consumers. It also cited a Sh6.2 billion Petroleum Development Levy Fund intervention aimed at stabilising pump prices.
Despite these measures, EPRA said volatility in the global oil market continues to push domestic fuel prices higher, especially for diesel used in transport and industrial activities.
The authority also excluded Super Petrol delivered by One Petroleum ex MT Paloma from the pricing computation, following a government directive.
Overall, the new price structure highlights wide regional differences, with coastal towns benefiting from lower logistics costs while inland and northern counties continue to face higher fuel prices.
EPRA said it will continue with monthly reviews to align retail prices with global market trends and local economic conditions.